Softball Preview: Marion Center Stingers vs. West Shamokin Wolves
After two games on the road, Marion Center is heading back home. They will take on the West Shamokin Wolves at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Last Wednesday, Marion Center got themselves on the board against Cambria Heights, but Cambria Heights never followed suit. They blew past the Highlanders 11-0.
Meanwhile, West Shamokin put another one in the bag in Tuesday's second game to keep their perfect season alive. They were the clear victor by a 12-0 margin over Purchase Line. West Shamokin's pitching crew has been rock solid lately; the team hasn't given up a run in their last three matchups.
Avery Elkin was a major factor no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out six over five innings pitched. Elkin was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-3.
In other batting news, Madi Keirn and Aleya Talmadge did most of the damage at the plate: Keirn scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2, while Talmadge went 1-for-2 with a triple, two RBI, and a run. Keirn has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times she's played. Another player making a difference was Malena Stewart, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Marion Center's victory bumped their record up to 3-1. As for West Shamokin, they pushed their record up to 7-0 with that win, which was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season.
Marion Center couldn't quite finish off West Shamokin in their previous matchup back in April of 2023 and fell 7-5. Will Marion Center have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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